How to Coach Volleyball... Get Your Players to Buy In

Involve players in creation of team rules. Also involve the team in the creation of consequences.

Coaches should guide the discussion. Examples of situations to discuss are being late to practice, criticizing another player, or talking back to the coach.

Team rules will help the players "buy in" and conform to peer pressure.

Once it's agreed, put the rules and consequences on a list. Volleyball misbehavior will likely be avoided if each player signs an agreement that will help force them to abide by the team rules that are in place.